Toprak, Piet, Nathan, Elif,  Vasilis, Íris
from Turkiye, Germany, Slovakia, Croatia, Greece, Portugal

Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. No one may be compelled to belong to an association."
This article protects the right of individuals to come together, form groups, and express their opinions collectively, as long as it is done peacefully. It is a cornerstone of active civic participation and democratic engagement. As part of our Erasmus+ project "Youth for Human Rights", students from six countries — Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, and Turkey — worked together to explore and reflect on this right. Through international collaboration, they discussed why the freedom to assemble and form associations is essential for young people to make their voices heard, to advocate for change, and to strengthen democratic societies.

Viktoria Oczadly, Pakize Melek, Cansu Temur, Kalliopi Oikonomou, Margarida Rodrigues, Lukas Trella
from Germany, Slovakia, Türkiye, Greece, Portugal, Croatia

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."
This right is at the heart of open, democratic societies and empowers people to speak up, share their views, and access information freely. In our Erasmus+ project "Youth for Human Rights", students from Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, and Turkey collaborated to explore the importance of this right. Together, they discussed how freedom of speech enables young people to participate in society, raise awareness on important issues, and defend other human rights. Their reflections were captured in creative projects and joint international activities.

Nisa, Theresa, Filip, Duru, Traianos, Miguel
from Türkiye, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia and Portugal

Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person." This fundamental right forms the basis for all other human rights, ensuring that every individual is protected in their existence, freedom, and personal safety. As part of our Erasmus+ project "Youth for Human Rights", students from six countries — Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, and Turkey — explored the significance of this article together. Through discussions, creative presentations, and international collaboration, they reflected on the meaning of life, freedom, and security in today's world — and why it is vital that these rights are defended and promoted by young people everywhere.

Hilal, Kostis, Luisa, Lina, Yiğit
from Türkiye, Greece, Portugal, Germany

Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him."
This article emphasizes the right to justice, fairness, and transparency in all legal proceedings — a cornerstone of any democratic society. Within the framework of our Erasmus+ project "Youth for Human Rights", students from six countries — Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, and Turkey — worked collaboratively to explore this essential human right. They discussed its significance in safeguarding democracy and protecting individuals, and expressed their reflections through creative outputs and joint activities.

Hüseyin, Francesco, Guida, Marwa,  Kirill,  Elif,  George,  Lara 
from Türkiye, Greece, Portgual, Germany, Slovakia and Croatia

Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reminds us that "All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law." This article underlines the universal right to justice, fairness, and protection from discrimination — a principle that remains as relevant today as ever. As part of our Erasmus+ project "Youth for Human Rights", students from six countries — Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, and Turkey — worked together to explore this article. Through joint discussions, creative work, and reflections, they examined what equality before the law means in their societies and how young people can help protect and promote this essential right.

Ozan, Avsin, Lucia, Anamari, Marianna, Hana and Juliana
​from Türkiye, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia and Portugal

Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile." This article safeguards the freedom and security of every individual and protects against abuse of power by authorities. In our Erasmus+ project "Youth for Human Rights", students from six countries — Germany, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, and Turkey — came together to reflect on this right. Through international teamwork, they explored the meaning of personal freedom and justice, and discussed why it is crucial to stand up against arbitrary actions that threaten human dignity and security.​

Tomke, Lilia & Maggie

From March 29 to April 12, 2025, a group of Year 9 students from Johannes-Brahms-Schule took part in a two-week Erasmus+ mobility programme at the German School in Lisbon. Living with host families and attending classes, students experienced daily life in Portugal firsthand. The programme included cultural excursions, Portuguese lessons in advance, and a project focused on European values. In June, the Portuguese students will visit Pinneberg for a return exchange. The mobility proved to be an eye-opening experience and a turning point for many participants.

 By Eyüp and Ali Toprak from Istanbul

Esma, Ela and Öykü from Istanbul

by Norah and Zoe from Germany